Spaghetti Pie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
241 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Spaghetti Pie
Description
Spaghetti Pie starts with spaghetti cooked to the desired tenderness and combined while hot with butter, beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and seasoning to form a cohesive mixture. This mixture is pressed into a greased deep dish pie plate to shape the base. Cottage cheese or ricotta is spread evenly over the pasta, and the pie is topped with marinara sauce, creating distinct layers of flavor and texture.
The pie is baked until the ingredients meld, resulting in a firm yet tender pasta crust with a creamy cheese layer and savory tomato sauce on top. This structure allows the pie to be cut into wedges for serving, blending pasta with casserole-style comfort.
This recipe can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking or frozen for longer storage, making it flexible for meal planning. Variations include using gluten-free noodles or adding meat to the sauce. Leftovers keep well and can be reheated in the microwave.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1/4 cup basil chopped, fresh leaves
- 3 Tablespoons butter , softened
- 1 large egg
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 1 cup cottage cheese , or ricotta
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce homemade or store-bought, pasta sauce
Instructions
- Lightly grease a deep dish pie plate with cooking spray*
- Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions. Drain, and add hot noodles to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg. Add the butter and the warm pasta. Toss until butter is melted. Add parmesan cheese, basil, and a little salt and pepper and toss everything gently to combine. Empty pasta mixture into prepared pie pan and pat firmly into pan.
- Spread cottage cheese evenly over the top of the pasta. Spoon your favorite spaghetti sauce over top and smooth into an even layer.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving.
- Store leftover spaghetti pie in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave.
Notes
- For make-ahead, assemble the pie and refrigerate covered before baking; add sauce just before if storing over a day to prevent excess liquid pooling.
- Freeze the assembled pie wrapped in double foil for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before baking.
- Use gluten-free noodles as a substitute if needed.
- Ricotta cheese can replace cottage cheese for a smoother texture.
- The pie fits well in a deep dish pie pan or an 8x8" square casserole dish.
- Add cooked ground beef to marinara sauce if including meat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 548IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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